The inaugural run of the Borealis passenger train, operated by Amtrak, will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, with a stop in Winona’s Amtrak Depot, 65 East Mark Street, at 1:40pm. The train will then depart for Chicago at 1:45pm.
There will be a welcoming ceremony at the depot starting at 12:45pm with comments by legislators, regional and local dignitaries, along with a proclamation of Borealis Day by Winona Mayor, Scott Sherman. The Chamber Ambassadors will do a ribbon-cutting at 1:40pm.
Some vendor booths and refreshments will be available. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this celebratory event at 12:45pm and join in to welcome the new Borealis train which will run daily between St Paul and Chicago.
Train Schedule:
Borealis Train (Eastbound)
Depart St Paul (Union Depot) at 11:50am
Arrives Winona (Winona Station) at 1:40pm
Arrives Chicago at 7:14pm
Borealis Train (Westbound)
Departs Chicago at 11:05am
Departs Winona (Winona Station) at 4:36pm
Arrives St Paul (Union Depot) at 6:29pm
For more information about this event at the Winona Train Depot, please contact Pat Mutter at 507-452-0735. For information about the Borealis Train and to purchase tickets, go to https://www.amtrak.com/Borealis.